One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven (1941) is a drama, directed by Irving Rapper. It stars Fredric March and Martha Scott. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 108-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What One Foot in Heaven Is About
A Canadian medical student undergoes a conversion, decides to become a Methodist minister, moves to the United States and ends up a circuit preacher moving between parishes in rural Iowa. The film tells his life and his family's in episodes: the moves, the fights with congregations, the shortage of money, and what belief looks like on an ordinary day. Irving Rapper made it in 1941 from Hartzell Spence's memoir of his father, with a screenplay by Casey Robinson and a score by Max Steiner. Fredric March plays the minister. It was nominated for Best Picture and is one of the few films in Academy history to receive that nomination and no other.
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What is One Foot in Heaven about?
A Canadian medical student undergoes a conversion, decides to become a Methodist minister, moves to the United States and ends up a circuit preacher moving between parishes in rural Iowa. The film tells his life and his family's in episodes: the moves, the fights with congregations, the shortage of money, and what belief looks like on an ordinary day.
Where can I watch One Foot in Heaven?
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How long is One Foot in Heaven?
One Foot in Heaven runs for 108 minutes (1h 48m).
When did One Foot in Heaven come out?
One Foot in Heaven was released in 1941.
Who directed One Foot in Heaven?
One Foot in Heaven was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in One Foot in Heaven?
One Foot in Heaven stars Fredric March, Martha Scott, Beulah Bondi, Gene Lockhart.
What is One Foot in Heaven's rating?
One Foot in Heaven holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.
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